Darren Armour celebrates with Glentoran supporters

Glentoran 6-1 Portadown

Crowd trouble marred Glentoran's landslide win in the Nationwide Irish Cup semi-final at Mourneview Park.

There were several incidents of missiles being thrown during the game and after the final whistle there was fighting as sets of rivals fans came on to the pitch.

Several people were injured, including a steward.

One young man was knocked to the ground before being attacked by a number of fans.

The trouble was quickly brought under control by stewards.

As for the match itself, Darren Armour was the Glentoran star with a hat-trick in a drama-filled encounter which saw two Portadown players sent-off.

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The Ports made a good start and took a 12th minute lead through Gary Hamilton.

But last year's beaten finalists were in front for just two minutes as Glentoran got a penalty when Armour was brought down by goalkeeper David Wells.

Andy Smith stepped up to make it 1-1 from the spot.

On 37 minutes Portadown defender John Convery was sent-off for hauling down Smith and from the resulting free-kick Gary Smyth made it 2-1.

Armour headed in Glentoran's third just before half-time and added another early in the second half.

Arkins was dismissed for a high challenge on Mark Glendinning after 55 minutes.

Darren Lockhart made it 5-1 with a superb header and then Armour rounded the victory off with a fine shot on the turn.